112

visa-free countries

Unlimited

generations removed

10+

months processing time

From the cosmopolitan energy of Toronto and the European charm of Montréal to the dramatic peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the rugged coastlines of the Atlantic provinces, Canada is a country of breathtaking diversity and natural splendor.

The country also offers an exceptional quality of life, universal healthcare, top-ranked public education, and one of the world’s most stable, resource-rich economies.

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If you have developed a taste for Canadian classics such as poutine, butter tarts, and tourtière, you will feel at home in the country’s beloved diners, brasseries, and farm-to-table restaurants.

As you will in the concert halls and festival stages where audiences gather for everything from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to homegrown legends such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young.

Benefits of Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Your citizenship will provide you with the opportunity to travel freely and live, work, and study throughout Canada without the need for a visa.

You’ll gain access to affordable healthcare, education, and investment vehicles which are only open to Canadian citizens. Canada also boasts a strong economy with one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

Canadian citizens benefit from no citizen-based taxation - unless you physically live and work in the country, you’re not subject to Canadian income tax.

You can pass your Canadian citizenship on to your children. Your spouse can also accompany you to live together in Canada.

Who Can Get Austrian Citizenship by Descent

  • Must be able to prove relationship to Canadian ancestor
  • Was born before December 15, 2025

  • Eligible for Canadian residency on the basis of marriage to a Canadian citizen

  • Are eligible as descendants

Program Requirements

What are the program requirements for Canadian citizenship by descent?

REQUIREMENT #1

Your ancestor was a Canadian citizen. You must be able to prove this ancestor’s Canadian citizenship, either by birth or naturalization.

REQUIREMENT #2

You were born before December 15, 2025. After this date, anyone applying for Canadian citizenship by descent must pass the substantial presence test.

REQUIREMENT #3

You can demonstrate your relationship, through various vital records of birth, marriage, death, or otherwise, that you descend in a linear path of descent from your Canadian-citizen ancestor.

REQUIREMENT #4

You must be able to pay the Canadian citizenship application fee.

Speak To An Expert

When it comes to citizenship by descent, nobody is better suited to assist you than Latitude. Each team member who handles your citizenship by descent file has gone through the process firsthand—we’ve been in your shoes, and we know exactly how to craft a successful application.

Our team operates in 12 worldwide offices, securing second citizenship in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.

When it comes to citizenship by descent, nobody is better suited to assist you than Latitude. Each team member who handles your citizenship by descent file has gone through the process firsthand—we’ve been in your shoes, and we know exactly how to craft a successful application.

Our team operates in 12 worldwide offices, securing second citizenship in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.

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Application Process

  • Month 1

    Client onboarding process

    We send you our dedicated Canadian genealogical intake form. Using the information you provide us, we ascertain your eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent.

    Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our case processing team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. We will liaise with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada on your behalf.

  • Months 2-4

    Application review and submission

    Before submitting your documents, we comprehensively review your application to ensure your file complies with the IRCC's requirements. Our case processing team will complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.

    The IRCC will undertake its own due diligence and reviews all the paperwork. We will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure your application is timely and efficiently processed.

  • Months 4-10+

    Proof of citizenship issued

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will assess your application, and upon approval, you must pay any applicable government fees. We will then arrange for all relevant citizenship certificates to be sent out. Following this, we can help you apply for an Canadian passport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian citizenship can be obtained by showing you descend from a Canadian citizen ancestor and filing the appropriate application with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

Normally, it takes 10 months for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada to make a decision your Canadian citizenship application. After that point, you are eligible for a Canadian passport.

Canadian law permits you to be a citizen of another country while simultaneously being a Canadian citizen. You need not choose between citizenship of Canada and another country, as long as the other country’s laws also permit it.

No. As of December 15, 2025, there are no generational limits for Canadian citizenship by descent. You can qualify if your parent, grandparent, great-grandparent (or beyond) was Canadian.

There are no history or language exams, and no residency requirements for those seeking Canadian citizenship by descent.

Canadian passports enjoy a relatively high mobility score, allowing you visa-free travel to 112 countries and visa-on-arrival travel to 47. It is ranked the 8th most powerful passport in the world with a world reach of approximately 85%.

Speak to one of our citizenship by descent experts today!

When it comes to citizenship by descent, nobody is better suited to assist you than Latitude. Each team member who handles your citizenship by descent file has gone through the process firsthand—we’ve been in your shoes, and we know exactly how to craft a successful application.

Our team operates in 12 worldwide offices, securing second citizenship in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.

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